Via ferrata in Sesto / Sexten and the Dolomites

Sesto and the Dolomites are the ideal holiday destination for this sport!

Vie Ferrate (Italian word for iron way) and climbing are booming in the Three Peaks Dolomites and are very interesting for the summer turism. This newcomer in the alpine sports is getting modern and you feel adrenalin.

Difficult peaks can be reached by the via ferrata where are fixed ropes, iron steps and iron ladders drilled in the rock.

The following Via ferrata routes in the Dolomites of Sesto are proposals from the Berghotel and a little part of the various possibilities offering our area. The starting points can be reached directly by a short walk from the Berghotel, with the bus or by car (max. 1 hour drive).

The following Via ferrata routes in the Dolomites of Crotina d‘Ampezzo are proposals from the Berghotel and a little part of the various possibilities offering our area. The starting points can be reached directly by a short walk from the Berghotel, with the bus or by car (max. 1 hour drive).

The basic equipment is a via ferrata set with harness, 2 ropes with carabiner, helmet and mountain shoes.

What are the requirements to do a via ferrata?

The right equipment (via ferrate set …), surefootedness, no fear of heights and at least a medium physical preparation.

Which are the insider tips or the most beautiful via ferrate in the Dolomites of Sesto & Ampezzo?

The farest via ferrate are the most beautiful like the ferrata Roghel or the ferrata around the Croda dei Toni/Zwölferkofel. Also the very exposed ferrata Michele Strobel und last but not least the Paternkofel ferrata – here pay attention when to do because of high traffic.

What is „Dolomiten ohne Grenzen“ oor „Dolomiti senza confini“?

This is a superlative via ferrate safari – 12 via ferrate one after the other – 5 to 9 days – sleeping on the huts.

Does the Berghotel offer also guided via ferrate?

Yes through the professionals of the mountain school Drei Zinnen/Tre Cime – with pleasure we put you in contact and consult you.

Where can I go on a beautiful via ferrata holiday in the Dolomites?

In the Drei Zinnen-Dolomites region there are many beautiful Vie ferrate – fixed rope climbing routes to choose from. A selection can be found on the homepage of the Berghotel. In addition, the Via Ferrata safari “Dolomiti senza confine – Dolomit without borders” offers 12 fixed rope routes in a row without descending into the valley – unique!